It was a funny match that Georges-Henri Colombe experienced, Saturday November 16, during the victory of the XV of France against the All Blacks (30-29). Substitute at kick-off, the right pillar finally played 70 minutes on the pitch at the Stade de France. All while being sick, after catching a virus.
“My body called me to order at the end of the match”
“I got sick Friday morning, I had gastro. The staff called Uini (Atonio) to cover any eventuality until the morning of the match”revealed to Parisian the Stade Rochelais player.
An uncertain time, Colombe finally appeared on the match sheet, nevertheless diminished. Except that at 10e minute of play, after the injury of Tevita Tatafu, he had to replace his teammate as right pillar. And last until the final whistle, 70 minutes, an unusual playing time at this position. “My stomach hurt on the sidelines and I knew it was going to be long and hard,” did not hide Colombe, who held his rank, gritting his teeth.
Despite everything, this match will be part of “moments engraved for life” for the French international, who played under the eyes of those close to him. “ I quickly stopped by to see them (at the end of the match)then I went to the locker room to go to the toilet, he slips. My body called me to order at the end of the match, in a way. »
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After two victories in this autumn tour, the XV of France will face Argentina, Friday November 12 (9:10 p.m.), in a final test match. With the loss of Tevita Tatafu, Georges-Henri Colombe could continue, if he is restored.
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